1717. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration is being given to extend the existing housing adaption grant for people with a disability to householders considering modular homes in their back garden to allow family members with a disability to live independently but close to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60120/26]

My Department provides funding under the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People, to assist those in private houses to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs. The suite of grants, which include the Housing Adaptation Grant for Disabled People, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People Grant, are funded by my Department with a contribution from the local authority.

The Exchequer funding available for these grants in 2026 increased substantially by €30 million to €129.5 million, or over €152 million when accounting for the local authority contribution, continuing the year on year increases since 2014.

The detailed administration of these schemes including assessment, approval, prioritisation and apportionment is the responsibility of local authorities. Having considered all of the circumstances in any particular case, it is a matter for the local authority to determine grant eligibility. Local authorities, in administering the scheme, work with qualifying applicants to secure the most beneficial outcome possible in line with the applicants' financial circumstances and within the parameters of the grant scheme.